Thierry Henry: Tottenham are battling for the title, Arsenal should be worried

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been key to closing the gap on Arsenal

That’s the opinion of Gunners legend Thierry Henry who thinks Spurs could surpass his former side in the coming years.

Tottenham went into their clash with Everton this afternoon three points clear of Arsene Wenger’s side.

Henry told The Sun: “It was a rare year for Gunners that the top four was the height of our ambitions. It should be about the title — and most years while I was there, it was.

“We always felt Spurs were looking at us, ­trying to copy us, concentrating on us — not doing their own thing. And we saw what happened when they were doing that: two trophies in 25 years.

“This side under ­Mauricio Pochettino is a different animal. This Spurs, who face Everton today, concentrate on themselves, not on their next-door neighbour.

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“This side under ­Mauricio Pochettino is a different animal”

Arsenal hero Thierry Henry

“They are battling for the league now. Pochettino has drilled into them that they need to see the bigger picture. And I think they do.

“He is doing an excellent job and taking the club in the right direction. Their future looks bright. They have all their best players on long-term deals, which sends a good signal to potential signings. The new stadium is coming on. They play good football.

“But with just two trophies in a quarter of a century, now is the time for them to back it up with silverware.

“To attract the best players, Spurs need to show they are winning things too.

“The FA Cup this season would be a good start, having drawn Millwall in the quarters.

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Thierry Henry thinks Arsenal should be more concerned by Tottenham than ever

“Spurs are solid, a tight-knit unit with good togetherness and cohesion. But I would say the strength in depth is not there yet. They need about four more quality players.

“If Harry Kane is not playing, they miss him badly. Heung-Min Son did well at the start of the season while Vincent Janssen has not quite been up to it.

“They are not far off. That’s what worries me — Tottenham are finally getting it right.”

Arsenal will look to bounce back in the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Tuesday after losing to Liverpool at Anfield yesterday.